A collection of inhalers and asthma therapies

Haywood’s Powder

The Pfeiffer Chemical Company of New York sold this product for the temporary relief of paroxysms of asthma. The powder contained stramonium, lobelia and potassium nitrate. It was used in the same way as other combustible powders, a teaspoonful lit and the fumes inhaled.

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